Qiao Jiaojiao looked at Chu Rou in disbelief as she looked very excited.

It seems that after taking the truth-telling pill last time, Chu Rou was still on guard, and she has just come to her senses!

So how much of what she said was true and how much was false? What was she trying to cover up?

Why did Chu Rou lose her composure when her elder brother asked her whether she blamed the King of the Northern Kingdom, whether she volunteered to feed the Gu, and who Yu Liu gave her first time to?

After listening to Chu Rou's many sinister plots just now, Qiao Jiaojiao felt cold all over, and now, she felt even colder in her heart!

Who can tell her how many weird things are hidden in this brainless sweet pet novel!

Next, no matter how Qiao Tianjing asked Chu Rou, she always clenched her teeth. Even when Eleven came forward to break her fingers, she just closed her eyes and bit her lips without saying a word.

Qiao Tianjing looked at the sky outside and shook his head helplessly.

Seeing this, Qiao Bo hugged Qiao Jiaojiao and followed Qiao Tianjing out. Eleven walked at the end and closed the door quietly.

Who would have known that the next moment, a shrill cry broke out in the house, like the howling of a wild beast, and faintly one could hear the muffled thumping of heads pounding the ground.

Qiao Jiaojiao couldn't help but change her expression. It was obvious that this was Chu Rou's true feelings.

I don't know if it was because she learned about Shen Yuanbai's "death" or if the question just now touched her nerves...

After coming out of the yard, Qiao Tianjing did not take Qiao Jiaojiao away directly, but led her to turn a corner and go to another yard.

Qiao Jiaojiao's thoughts were still immersed in Chu Rou's answer just now, and she didn't care until Qiao Tianjing stepped forward and knocked on the door.

"Miss Sheng, Mr. Qiao is visiting unexpectedly. I wonder if you have had a good rest?"

Miss Sheng?

Sheng Xiu Ran!

Qiao Jiaojiao was immediately brought back to her senses.

Footsteps were soon heard in the yard, and the gate was opened from the inside. A veiled woman appeared in front of them. It was Sheng Xiuran who had "disappeared" for a long time!

When she saw Qiao Tianjing, her eyes lit up, but she took a few steps back politely.

"Mr. Qiao, you come here now, but...but can I go back to the orphanage?"

Qiao Tianjing also turned around and said in a deep voice, "That's right, Miss Sheng. In the past few months, earth-shaking changes have taken place outside. Shen Yuanbai's men can no longer threaten you, Miss Sheng."

"As long as Miss Sheng is willing, you can leave tonight."

Qiao Jiaojiao turned her head and saw Sheng Xiuran covering her mouth with a look of surprise, and then nodded happily.

"Yes! I do! Thank you, Mr. Qiao. Please send me back to the orphanage tonight!"

Qiao Tianjing obviously expected Sheng Xiuran's answer, and nodded with a chuckle.

"Then please pack up, Miss Sheng. Someone will come to pick you up soon."

Qiao Tianjing was about to leave immediately after he finished speaking. At this time, Sheng Xiuran hesitated slightly, and suddenly shouted:

"Mr. Qiao, please wait a moment!"

Qiao Tianjing paused, "Miss Sheng, what's wrong?"

Sheng Xiuran tugged at her sleeves in some confusion, but was afraid of keeping Qiao Tian waiting for too long, so she made up her mind and said in a deep voice:

"I just heard from Master Qiao that the Second Prince is no longer a threat to me. After much thought, I think the only way to completely eliminate this threat is if the secret is exposed."

"Mr. Qiao, I...I want to know, is this incident widespread? Are there any casualties? I mean, are there any casualties among the royal family?"

When Qiao Tianjing heard this, he understood. Sheng Xiuran was going to ask about the third prince, right?

However, seeing that Sheng Xiuran did not point it out, Qiao Tianjing pretended not to know and just smiled and said:

"This matter went smoothly and not too many people were involved. As for the royal family that Miss Sheng asked about, except for the Second Prince, all other princes and princesses are fine."

When Sheng Xiuran heard this, his heart suddenly relaxed and he breathed a sigh of relief.

"That's good, very good..."

Qiao Jiaojiao was a little girl with a smart face. She couldn't help but look at Sheng Xiuran with curiosity.

Sheng Xiuran realized that she had kept Qiao Tianjing for too long, which was not in accordance with the rules, so she quickly turned away and bowed hastily.

"Thank you, Mr. Qiao, for telling me."

Qiao Tianjing cupped his hands and said, "It's alright, Miss Sheng. Goodbye!"

There was nothing else to do, so Qiao Tianjing reached out and hugged Qiao Jiaojiao.

Qiao Jiaojiao leaned on Qiao Tianjing's shoulder and saw Sheng Xiuran hurriedly walking into the house with light and cheerful steps. When she reached the middle of the yard, she suddenly stopped.

Qiao Jiaojiao didn’t know what she was thinking, but she saw her suddenly put her hands together and bowed towards the moon, as if she was praying for something devoutly.

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Yikun Palace.

The Yikun Palace was very lively today because Concubine Jing brought the second princess and the third prince to have dinner together.

These days, the Third Prince's complexion looked much better, and Concubine Jing couldn't stop smiling.

She has let go of everything now. As long as the third prince is healthy, she doesn't ask for anything more.

Moreover, in today’s harem, the right thing to do is to hold on to the Queen!

"Third brother, these bamboo shoots are delicious, you must try them!"

The fourth prince pushed his favorite bamboo shoots in front of the third prince and smiled brightly.

The Third Prince couldn't bear to reject the Fourth Prince's kindness, so he picked up his chopsticks, took a bite, and it tasted very sweet.

His eyebrows curved slightly, "Thank you, fourth brother."

A double entendre.

He never had a chance to thank his fourth brother properly for bringing Miss Qiao to Xinghua Palace to treat his illness that day.

The fourth prince understood and said with a smile: "It's best if Third Brother likes to eat. When Third Brother gets well, I will eat until he is plump, tall and strong!"

"Your Highness the Fourth Prince is just sweet-talking!"

When Concubine Jing heard this, she laughed even more happily.

"My Lady, is His Royal Highness the Crown Prince not coming today?"

The Queen curved her lips and said, "They are newlyweds, and I specifically told them to eat in the East Palace by themselves, and they don't need to come over."

After hearing this, Concubine Jing couldn't help but look mischievous.

"The Crown Princess is a very lovable person. Look at how much the Crown Prince loves her. Your Majesty, I think you will soon become the Empress."

The queen waved her hand hastily, "Don't say this in front of the children."

Although the queen said this, her eyes were full of smiles and she was obviously looking forward to it.

After everyone had eaten and drunk their fill, the Fourth Prince took the Third Prince and the Second Princess to see the loquat tree.

Concubine Jing sat in the courtyard with the Queen to help digest her food. As they chatted, Concubine Jing suddenly sat up straight and said with a curious look on her face:

"Your Majesty, there is actually something I have wanted to ask you for a long time. I have been scratching my head in my heart, and I am very curious!"

The Queen raised her eyebrows when she heard this, "Sister Jingfei, just ask whatever you want to ask."

Concubine Jing hesitated for a moment, but still plucked up the courage to ask, "Madam, what did that woman come to you for before she committed suicide?"

The queen's expression froze slightly.

Seeing this, Concubine Jing became a little nervous and waved her hands hastily, "Your Majesty, this is how I talk, just pretend I never asked!"

But the queen soon relaxed her expression. Since she had let it go, there was nothing wrong with bringing it up.

She shook her head and said in a relaxed tone: "Sister Jingfei, it's okay to tell you."

Upon hearing this, Concubine Jing pricked up her ears and heard the Queen say indifferently:

"She probably came here on purpose to disgust me. When she came to Yikun Palace that day, she stood at the entrance of the palace and didn't come in. She just said one sentence."

"She said: Queen, I really envy you."

After saying this, the queen couldn't help laughing.

That year, everything she had was taken away by Yu Liu one by one. What was she envious of?

"Forget it, it's all in the past. Sister Jingfei, look, the moon is exceptionally bright tonight."

Concubine Jing looked up, the moonlight was shining down, and a peaceful smile appeared on her face.